Josh H Kardisch

March 19, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Until recently, the law in New York and elsewhere seemed settled that sexual assault can never be an “accident.” The New York Court of Appeals, however, has called the holdings in those cases into question. Thus, it is possible that coverage may exist for sexual abuse and other intentional torts even when a policy's definition of “occurrence” requires an “accident.”

By Florina Altshiler and Josh H. Kardisch

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June 17, 2004 | New York Law Journal

Josh H. Kardisch, a partner with Kardisch, Link & Associates, writes the onus is now on the multiple-dwelling owner to investigate apartments for lead-based paint hazards.

By Josh H. Kardisch

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February 05, 2002 | New York Law Journal

New York law has always adjudged the notice issue and a property owner`s liability for a child`s exposure to lead differently depending upon the size and the location of the subject premises. In an ostensible effort to create uniformity and ease the plaintiff`s burden, the Court of Appeals issued a consolidated decision on Nov. 15, 2001, in two Third Department lead cases.

By Josh H. Kardisch

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